Foreign Tourist Performs Dangerous Motorcycle Stunt on Koh Samui

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture courtesy of Matichon, video from Facebook.

 

A 28-year-old Dutch tourist was caught on video performing a reckless motorcycle stunt on Koh Samui, later admitting he was unaware of the local traffic laws.

 

The police caught up with the tourist on the afternoon of 21 December, after a Facebook user shared a video on the “Samui People” group, highlighting the foreign motorcyclist performing a wheelie and driving dangerously on a busy road near the Big Buddha temple. 

 

The motorcyclist was seen weaving between traffic, with parked cars on both sides of the road. The stunt posed a significant safety risk to both the rider and other road users.

 

The footage quickly garnered attention, prompting local police from Bo Phut Police Station to launch an investigation. The authorities identified the rider as Nova, a 28-year-old tourist from the Netherlands, who had been performing the stunt around 21:00 on 20 December.

 

Nova admitted to being the rider in the video and explained that he did not realise his actions were illegal in Thailand. He stated that he was in the country to study Muay Thai and had not anticipated any issues with his behaviour. He expressed his apologies and promised not to repeat the stunt.

 

The police issued a fine for reckless driving, amounting to 1,000 baht. Additionally, Nova was fined 2,000 baht for using a motorcycle that did not comply with Thai regulations, including an incomplete exhaust system. Authorities confiscated the non-compliant exhaust for destruction.

 

While Nova was given a stern warning, police reminded him that any future violations would lead to more serious legal consequences, including potential court action. The incident serves as a reminder to foreign tourists to be aware of and respect local traffic laws.

 

-- 2024-12-22

 

 

 

 

[Geoffggi]

1 hour ago, Georgealbert said:

The motorcyclist was seen weaving between traffic, with parked cars on both sides of the road. The stunt posed a significant safety risk to both the rider and other road users.

Obviously been watching the way Thai's drive on the road, easy mistake to make .........................LOL

[flyingtlger]

2 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

he was unaware of the local traffic laws.

 

Ignorance is bliss......

[baansgr]

It's dippy <deleted> like this that kill people, and dutch to boot...go back home before you hurt somebody <deleted>

[grain]

Somehow I don't think he's long for this world.

[DonniePeverley]

Hes here on a long term visa isnt he ? creep

[blaze master]

2 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

he was unaware of the local traffic laws.

 

What traffic laws ?

[blaze master]

20 minutes ago, baansgr said:

It's dippy c#nts like this that kill people, and dutch to boot...go back home before you hurt somebody ahole

 

And your advice for the millions of thai who flaunt traffic laws daily ?

[baansgr]

52 minutes ago, blaze master said:

 

And your advice for the millions of thai who flaunt traffic laws daily ?

I don't see any Thais doing this in built up areas...has the man even got a licence..Muay Thai boxing, what a true welt..go home before you hurt someone 

[blaze master]

5 minutes ago, baansgr said:

I don't see any Thais doing this in built up areas...has the man even got a licence..Muay Thai boxing, what a true welt..go home before you hurt someone 

 

I would go see a doctor about your vision my friend. 

[roo860]

needs to keep it on the back wheel longer, 7 out of 10, but a good effort 👌 

[khunPer]

10 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

...later admitting he was unaware of the local traffic laws.

If you are not aware of local traffic laws, you should not drive in that place. Unfortunately a number of younger foreigners on Samui seems to forget about traffic laws and good behaviour in traffic, so they don't harm others.

[BritScot]

21 hours ago, baansgr said:

I don't see any Thais doing this in built up areas...has the man even got a licence..Muay Thai boxing, what a true welt..go home before you hurt someone 

Are you for real? Thai youths are doing this and worse all the time.

[baansgr]

21 minutes ago, BritScot said:

Are you for real? Thai youths are doing this and worse all the time.

Really, never seen it in such a built up busy area as this nonce was doing it....he is a potential murderer..by the way, do 2 wrongs make a right

[hotchilli]

23 hours ago, flyingtlger said:

 

Ignorance is bliss......

But not a get-out clause..

What an idiot.

[harryviking]

Thai traffic laws?? Seems to me that the Thais themselves have no idea what that means! LOL! Take a trip on the highway and you will understand what I mean...😆

[john donson]

wow a wheelie, sur thais never done that

 

he can blame the accelerator was stuck and brake failure

[easydoor]

As excuse: I don't know about the local rules ..... stupid excuse as also in the Netherlands is driving this way not allowed.

Send him backt home so, instand of Muay Thai, he can study traffic rules.

[mdr224]

Since when does thailand care about safety. Oh wait, hes white? Now they care

[khunpeer]

On 12/22/2024 at 4:02 AM, Georgealbert said:

 

Picture courtesy of Matichon, video from Facebook.

 

A 28-year-old Dutch tourist was caught on video performing a reckless motorcycle stunt on Koh Samui, later admitting he was unaware of the local traffic laws.

 

The police caught up with the tourist on the afternoon of 21 December, after a Facebook user shared a video on the “Samui People” group, highlighting the foreign motorcyclist performing a wheelie and driving dangerously on a busy road near the Big Buddha temple. 

 

The motorcyclist was seen weaving between traffic, with parked cars on both sides of the road. The stunt posed a significant safety risk to both the rider and other road users.

 

 

The footage quickly garnered attention, prompting local police from Bo Phut Police Station to launch an investigation. The authorities identified the rider as Nova, a 28-year-old tourist from the Netherlands, who had been performing the stunt around 21:00 on 20 December.

 

Nova admitted to being the rider in the video and explained that he did not realise his actions were illegal in Thailand. He stated that he was in the country to study Muay Thai and had not anticipated any issues with his behaviour. He expressed his apologies and promised not to repeat the stunt.

 

The police issued a fine for reckless driving, amounting to 1,000 baht. Additionally, Nova was fined 2,000 baht for using a motorcycle that did not comply with Thai regulations, including an incomplete exhaust system. Authorities confiscated the non-compliant exhaust for destruction.

 

While Nova was given a stern warning, police reminded him that any future violations would lead to more serious legal consequences, including potential court action. The incident serves as a reminder to foreign tourists to be aware of and respect local traffic laws.

 

-- 2024-12-22

 

 

 

 

and he was not aware that this action would not be tolerated?

[RichardColeman]

On 12/22/2024 at 4:02 AM, Georgealbert said:

The incident serves as a reminder to foreign tourists to be aware of and respect local traffic laws.

Clearly overlooked rule 1 in the book.

 

1. Tourists must not make complete dicks of themselves.

 

[zepplin]

18 hours ago, khunPer said:

If you are not aware of local traffic laws, you should not drive in that place. Unfortunately a number of younger foreigners on Samui seems to forget about traffic laws and good behaviour in traffic, so they don't harm others.

There are no traffic laws here that are enforced regularly! Only when it’s caught on video, then the police do something….

[phetphet]

I call bullsh*t on the guy's excuse that he didn't realise it was illegal to drive like that.

 

I can't imagine it is legal anywhere to do wheelies on a public road.

 

As an aside, I had reason to visit the Police Station near Petchbuncha Stadium a few weeks ago. They had loads of those bike exhausts lined up on the floor outside, and were about to drive a caterpillar tracked backhoe over them.